Riese & Müller stops sales to the USA

[Base]

Just read a press release where they said that the dealers in the USA cannot order bikes and parts from R&M anymore. till they get dialed in the impact off the trade tariffs.

Major e-bike maker hits pause on US imports after new tariffs

In a move that underscores the growing instability in international e-bike trade, premium electric bike maker Riese & Müller has...

electrek.co

Riese & Müller pauses US e-bike imports because of steel tariff

MÜHLTAL, Germany (BRAIN) — Riese & Müller informed retailers Monday morning that it is unable to ship e-bikes to the U.S. because of the new U.S. import rules placing a 50% tariff on steel used in e-bikes."We need to take a few days to carefully evaluate this situation and its implications...

www.bicycleretailer.com

 

[Aushiker]

Not surprised. Even Australia Post is now stopping deliveries to the USA, apparently, due to the situation with tariffs on low-value shipments. It is getting messy for everyone.

 

[dblhelix]

I fully support this. Reporting from the DC Metro area, I can tell you that nobody wants to spend time outdoors any longer, to the consternation of restaurants, bars and the like. It's the opposite of COVID-19. Do not see how a company like R&M can forecast sales in such an environment. Coming soon to a city near you.

 

[mschwett]

I fully support this. Reporting from the DC Metro area, I can tell you that nobody wants to spend time outdoors any longer, to the consternation of restaurants, bars and the like. It's the opposite of COVID-19. Do not see how a company like R&M can forecast sales in such an environment. Coming soon to a city near you.

why don't people want to spend time outdoors!??!

 

[dblhelix]

why don't people want to spend time outdoors!??!

increasing militarization, checkpoints.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/dining/washington-restaurants-national-guard.html

 

[DaveMatthews]

Just read a press release where they said that the dealers in the USA cannot order bikes and parts from R&M anymore. till they get dialed in the impact off the trade tariffs.

Major e-bike maker hits pause on US imports after new tariffs

In a move that underscores the growing instability in international e-bike trade, premium electric bike maker Riese & Müller has...

electrek.co

Riese & Müller pauses US e-bike imports because of steel tariff

MÜHLTAL, Germany (BRAIN) — Riese & Müller informed retailers Monday morning that it is unable to ship e-bikes to the U.S. because of the new U.S. import rules placing a 50% tariff on steel used in e-bikes."We need to take a few days to carefully evaluate this situation and its implications...

www.bicycleretailer.com

What a sad state of affairs...

 

[fooferdoggie]

What a sad state of affairs...

Welcome to Murica.

 

[Chazmo]

Anyone know what %age of sales for R&M are US? I would’ve guessed not so much.

Having said that, while this might be the first (?), I’m sure it won’t be the last.

 

[Aushiker]

According to Newswire, other countries are now suspending delivery of parcels to the USA. That will make getting parts and accessories more difficult/costly.

https://x.com/NewsWire_US/status/1959961618520973820